Will Smith Joined by Kirk Franklin, Sunday Service Choir for Fiery Debut of New Song at BET Awards 2024

Will Smith is back to his roots!

On Sunday, June 30, the Oscar-winning actor, 55, took the stage to debut his new song “You Can Make It” live at the 2024 BET Awards in Los Angeles.

He began his performance in the center of a burning fire as he opened with lines like, “You’re in smoke and fire / Tight rope on the wires / I see you’re broken and tired / And all your hope is gone / You’re just done with the change and the games and the shame / And the world is mad with all the pain from the flames you’re going through.”

Will Smith performs onstage during the BET Awards at the Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles.

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The actor/rapper was then joined by Kirk Franklin, Chandler Moore and the Sunday Service Choir as he performed his rousing song through a rainstorm on stage.

Smith concluded his performance with an encouraging message for the crowd, saying, “It’s not easy for anyone. We all have a cross to bear, but there’s wisdom in that fire. And every single moment of your life is a brand new opportunity.”

“We are not punished; we are forged,” he added. “Dance in your darkest moments.”

Will Smith performs onstage during the 2024 BET Awards at the Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles.

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Last week, BET announced Smith as a special performer ahead of the release of his new single, which drops on Friday, June 28.

“From his beginnings as a rapper to The Fresh Prince to be king of the box office as one of Bad boysWill Smith is truly a global icon and we are honored to welcome him to grace the BET Awards stage,” Connie Orlando, EVP Specials, Music Programming and Music Strategy at BET, said in a press statement prior to Sunday’s show.

Before reaching box office heights in 1989, Smith made history as the first rapper to win a Grammy. Under his moniker, the Fresh Prince, he and DJ Jazzy Jeff took home the award for Best Rap Performance for their 1988 hit single, “Parents Just Don’t Understand.”

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Days before his performance at the 2024 BET Awards, the artist-turned-actor shared a video of himself on Instagram showcasing his little-known talent.

“Through some of my darkest moments, music has always been there for me – to lift me up and help me grow,” Smith captioned a video of himself playing the piano. “It is my humble wish that it can do the same for you and bring you all the joy and light you deserve.”

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The song was from his new single “You Can Make It,” which he said he was “excited” to perform at the 2024 BET Awards.

Smith last released music with his 2017 EDM track “Get Lit,” which came more than a decade after his last studio album, in 2005. Lost and found.

The King Richard The actor was originally scheduled to make his musical comeback at the 2023 Grammy Awards, however, the annual ceremony coincided with the filming of his recently released film Bad Boys 4. His performance would be part of a 50th anniversary hip-hop tribute.

“I’ll drop the spoiler alert. Will Smith was part of the party tonight, but they started shooting Bad Boys 4 this week,” Questlove said Diversity on the 2023 Grammys red carpet “There was a lot of preliminary footage that he had to do, so we had to lose Will.”

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Bad Boys 4 grossed $56 million domestically in its opening weekend, Diversity reported. According to Deadlinethe film, starring Martin Lawrence, brought in $105 million globally in its opening weekend.

The 2024 BET Awards air live on June 30 at 8:00 PM ET/PT live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.

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